Oby, MBA
Co-founder
Director, Development & Community Relations

I grew up below the Mason-Dixon Line in the sunny state of Georgia. For as long as I can remember, I have deeply enjoyed learning and the power of education. With that passion, I believe that every single person deserves access to basic education. In pursuit of my own education, I came to Boston years ago to attend Boston College and get my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Studio Arts. After a short time working as a youth counselor, I began working in higher education and received my Master of Business Administration with a double concentration in Nonprofit Management and Entrepreneurship. I helped found the WaWa Project and now work to foster and maintain relationships in Ghana. I love WaWa because we get to meet students and stay with them through the course of their education and beyond. Very rarely do you get to be a part of the entire cycle of learning and I am thrilled to walk side-by-side with our scholars and their families.

 

Selina
Country Director

I was born and raised in Greater Accra, Ghana. Previously, I worked with the International Churches of Christ Ghana and now work as an accountant. I am very excited to be working with The WaWa Project because I have always had a passion to work with an NGO that makes a difference in the lives of the people that they are helping and this is what I see WaWa doing in the lives of the children in Ghana.

 

Bridget
Co-founder 
Executive Director

I'm a Boston native with a heart for Ghana. I'm a mother of two little girls and spend much of my time caring for them. I love to travel, cook, read, host parties, and spend time outdoors with my family. I believe in the power of education and doing my part to create a more inclusive and just world for all. I hold a degree in International Relations from Boston University. 

 

Efe, LICSW, PhD                                                          Director, Educational Social emotional Wellness & Learning

I am a Phd in Applied Human Development from Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development with a heart for international educational equity. I currently serve as the Director of Diversity Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Milton Public Schools. Prior to this, I worked as an elementary school counselor from 2013-2019 where I served a diverse group of students. My research interests include culturally Responsive Pedagogy, the experiences of  Black and Brown girls in education,  equity in policy, and school racial climate, teacher professional development, and equity in school curricula. I am a co-author of a developmentally appropriate anti-racism curriculum for elementary school students. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my baby girl. As a West African myself, it is my privilege to be a part of helping Ghanian children through their education. 

 
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Angelica
Director, Marketing & Communications 

I've been volunteering with the Wawa Project since the early days. At the beginning of my career, I was actively involved in community organizing within the Boston community. I understand the importance of grass-roots efforts to organize community initiatives. I have travelled the industry of marketing, operations and administration.  I enjoy using all those skills to reach out to people in multiple ways.  

My goal with the Wawa Project is to help our Boston team support many of the people of Ghana who are continually making efforts towards uplifting their students.

 
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Rick, NP
Board Member

I'm a Nurse Practitioner with a focus on community and public health. I currently run iRewardHealth, a software company helping people to build healthy habits. Big problems excite me, and I look for ways to find effective interventions that can scale to improve quality of life for people around the world. The WaWa Project is important to me because I believe that education is a great democratizer, and I'm excited to see what we can learn as we support people in pursuit of comprehensive education.

Ghana Country Advisers

 

Frank Mensah “Amansan Krakye”

I am a multiple award-winning broadcast journalist and a professionally trained teacher from the Presbyterian College of Education in Akropong- Akuapem with 12 years of teaching experience at the basic education level in Ghana.

I have a Bachelor's degree in Basic Education (Mathematics) from the University of Cape Coast but my passion for the needy and my benevolence towards the poor in society convinced me to pursue a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in NGO Studies and Community Development at the University of Cape Coast.

I'm a husband, a father of two little boys and spend much of my time caring for them. I love to listen to music, talk on radio and teach children especially those with special needs.

My ambition with the WaWa Project is to assist the less privileged students with special needs in communities outskirts of Accra, Ghana where poverty is endemic and standards of living are below unacceptable benchmarks.